Chesham vs Chinnor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chesham offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chesham
£509,520
Chinnor
£556,618
Crime Rate
Chesham
59.3
Chinnor
40.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chesham
100.0%
Chinnor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chesham
395.3
Chinnor
433.8
EPC Rating
Chesham
70.8
Chinnor
70.7
Median Income
Chesham
£34,004
Chinnor
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chesham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £509,520 versus £556,618 in Chinnor. The most affordable entry point in Chesham is a flat at £242,071, while in Chinnor it is a flat at £231,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Chesham (£927,685 vs £703,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chesham prices grew faster — 28% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.6 offences per 1,000 people, Chinnor is the safer of the two – 46% lower than Chesham's 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chesham is violent-crime, while in Chinnor it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Chesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chinnor.
Chesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chesham | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chinnor enjoy 433.8 Mbps on average, while Chesham lags behind at 395.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Chesham and 97.7% in Chinnor. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Chesham and 84.2% in Chinnor.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (434 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chesham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Chinnor's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Chesham and £1,292 in Chinnor. 68.4% of homes in Chesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chinnor.
Chesham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chesham has a population of 23,691 while Chinnor has 7,268. Median household income is £36,738.5 in Chinnor and £34,004 in Chesham. The median age is 43 in Chesham and 44.1 in Chinnor. Employment rates stand at 62% in Chesham and 62.2% in Chinnor.
| Indicator | Chesham | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,691 | 7,268 |
| Median Age | 43 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,004 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.4% | 42.3% |
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